Segorbe Cathedral

Segorbe, Spain

The Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady of Segorbe was originally a mosque. It was completely rebuilt in 1246 in Valencian Gothic style in such a manner that it preserves no trace of Arab architecture. Of this 13th-century edifice, only parts of the western façade, the vaults of several chapels, the load-bearing walls, the tower of Santa Barbara, the bell tower and the cloister remain. It was consecrated on in 1534, and has a single, cross-vaulted nave, without transept and dome, with chapels located between the buttresses. It is connected by a bridge with the old episcopal palace.

The bell tower, with a massive appearance and a square plan, is typically Romanesque in his simplicity. It stands at a height of 36 metres. The Gothic cloister has a trapezoidal plan and two floors: the lower one dates to the 14th-15th centuries, while the other was added in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The main façade dates to 1665.

The presbytery was renewed in Renaissance style during the 16th century; the high altar was also added in 1530. The church is decorated by frescoes of Luis Planes.

The church was renovated in 1791-1795 in Neo-classic style, resulting in the nearly total hiding of the Gothic structure. The nave was lengthened, and new altars were added.

Museum

The Cathedral museum houses several artworks by local and foreign artists, belonging to the International Gothic, the 15th-century Flemish painting, the 16th-century Valencian school and more recent ones. Artists represented include Jaume Mateu (St. Jerome Altarpiece, c. 1450), Vicente Juan Masip and his son Juan (two 16th-century altarpieces), as well as the Italian Donatello, with an attributed work.

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Founded: 1246
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Lluis Higini Melero Peris (4 months ago)
It is built on what was the old mosque. It is attached to the southern wall of the city, although it is Gothic in style, in subsequent centuries it has always been expanded in a northerly direction. We visited it, which has a single nave with 6 chapels or side altars. We highlight the main altar made of marble from the 18th century, as well as the apse with the coronation of the Virgin, it is impressive. The Valencian wrought iron grille in the choir area caught my attention, as well as the baroque stalls and the two organs on the side walls. A visit to the Segorbe Cathedral impressed me and therefore the photos cannot be missed.
Artem Arinkin (8 months ago)
Some towns very intresting on the special occasion. Bulls run on the street
Anri Erinin (3 years ago)
Well restored, but difficult to find.
justin bancroft (5 years ago)
Big, old, impressive
Man Wei Li (5 years ago)
€3 to walk round 3-4 rooms and the cathedral!! All done within minutes!!
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